Munro Vehicles

{{Short description|British electric vehicle manufacturer}} {{Infobox company | name = Munro Vehicles | logo = | image = | type = | industry = Automotive | founded = {{start date and age|2019|df=y}} | founder = Ross Anderson<br>Russ Peterson | hq_location_city = Glasgow | hq_location_country = Scotland | area_served = | key_people = | products = {{ubl|Electric vehicles|Off-road vehicles}} | services = | parent = | module = | website = {{URL|https://munro-ev.com}} }}

'''All Terrain All Electric Ltd.''', trading as '''Munro Vehicles''', is an automobile manufacturer based in Glasgow, Scotland. Founded in 2019, it specializes in electric off-road vehicles.

== History == In September 2021, the Glasgow-based company All Terrain All Electric Ltd presented the first information about development work with an early prototype known as the Munro “Mark 1” Prototype. This vehicle was based on the Ibex F8, a monocoque utility vehicle kit. The Mark 1 Prototype was used to validate the company’s electric drivetrain concept and off-road capability.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.fwi.co.uk/machinery/4x4s/atae-starts-testing-prototype-215hp-electric-off-roader | title = ATAE starts testing prototype 215hp electric off-roader | language = en }}</ref>

Over the next year, intensive work was carried out on the Munro Mark 1 prototype, testing, among others, a 700Nm electric motor and 80.1 kWh battery to allow for a driving range of approximately {{cvt|270|km|abbr=on}}, and also distinguished by its adaptation to driving in difficult terrain.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://insideevs.com/news/607630/munro-vehicles-electric-off-roader-4x4/ | title = Scottish Startup Munro Electric Off-Roader Production Starts In 2023 | language = en }}</ref> The development of the Mark 1 resulted in the creation of the Munro MK_1 prototype, which was officially unveiled in December 2022. The MK_1 introduced Munro’s proprietary chassis design and electric four-wheel-drive system, serving as the company’s launch prototype. The aggressively styled vehicle was distinguished by its angular body, utilitarian interior and matte textured paint. <ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.topgear.com/car-news/electric/munro-mk1-ps60k-all-electric-defender-rival | title = The Munro MK_1 is a £60k all-electric Defender rival | language = en}}</ref>

By 2023, Munro had launched the production-ready Series-M, which is available in both full-body and pickup configurations. The vehicle features a slimmer front end for better visibility, and an improved interior with adjustable steering column and greater seat adjustment. Charging speed was increased to 130kW, and battery chemistry was switched from NCM to an 85kWh LFP pack.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/munro-series-m | title = Munro Series-M brings styling update and range boost | language = en}}</ref>. A suite of safety features including ABS, ESC, traction control and driver Airbag were also confirmed. <ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.fwi.co.uk/machinery/4x4s/munro-launches-production-ready-series-m-electric-4x4 | title = Munro launches production-ready Series-M electric 4×4 | language = en}}</ref> The first Munro Series-M customer vehicle left the company's East Kilbride facility in November 2023, marking the first time a production car had been produced in Scotland since the closure of the Linwood Talbot factory in 1981. <ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.sustainabletruckvan.com/munro-series-m-pre-production-scotland/ | title = Munro started pre-production of its electric Series-M 4×4 | language = en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = https://api.parliament.uk/historic-hansard/lords/1981/feb/11/the-talbot-factory-linwood-closure | title = The Talbot Factory, Linwood: Closure | language = en}}</ref>

===Notable vehicle deliveries===

In May 2025, Gleneagles Hotel took delivery of a Munro Series-M electric vehicle for guests to experience as part of their off-road driving experience. The vehicle is one of fifteen pre-production models, and delivery followed two years of testing and development supported by the hotel on their challenging off-road course. <ref>{{cite web | url = https://gleneagles.com/the-gleneagle-blog/munro-electric-4x4-experience-gleneagles/ | title = The Making of a Munro - Gleneagles | language = en}}</ref>

In August 2025, Denbighshire County Council reported that they had deployed a Munro Series-M M280 for use by Clwydian Range and Dee Valley National Landscapes rangers on the hills at Loggerheads County Park to improve air quality and reduce fleet maintenance costs.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/munro-electric-pick-up-joins-denbighshire-county-council-s-fleet | title = Munro electric pick-up joins Denbighshire County Council's fleet | language = en}}</ref>

===Bollinger Motors lawsuit=== In February 2023, the company entered into a legal conflict with the American company Bollinger Motors, whose representatives accused the Scottish company of copying the unrealized design of the Bollinger B1/B2 electric off-road models. The case centred around a former contractor, Ross Compton, who was accused of retaining Bollinger's intellectual property and disclosing it to Munro when he joined as their Lead Designer.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.autoevolution.com/news/bollinger-motors-files-lawsuit-against-munro-vehicles-and-their-lead-designer-209684.html | title = Bollinger Motors Files Lawsuit Against Munro Vehicles and Their Lead Designer | language = en }}</ref> As of November 2023, the case was stayed in the courts and a Stipulation of Voluntary Dismissal was filed indicating that the parties had resolved the dispute.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://ipverse.greyb.com/litigations/bollinger-motors-inc-v-compton--nysd--1-23-cv-00811 | title = Bollinger Motors, Inc. V. Compton - 1:23-cv-00811 | language = en}}</ref>

== Products == * Munro MK_1 (Prototype, 2022) * Munro Series-M (2023-on)

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== External links == * [https://www.munro-ev.com/ Official website]

Category:Electric vehicle manufacturers of the United Kingdom Category:British companies established in 2019 Category:Vehicle manufacturing companies established in 2019 Category:Motor vehicle manufacturers of Scotland Category:Companies based in Glasgow Category:2019 establishments in Scotland Category:Car manufacturers of the United Kingdom